250-themed ride - All welcome - 20 May 2007 [Archive]

McJim

18th May 2007, 14:33

Easy paced Sunday run - we will split into groups based on ability and attendance. (I don't like riding in a group of more than 7 personally).

Unfortunately with littlies (at the babysitters) we can't commit to spending all day out on the road so the run will probably be between 200km and 300km.

Leaving at a reasonable time of day (for those of us nursing a Saturday night hangover).

We will meet at 10:30am BP Botany - corner of Ti Rakau and Chapel Road.

I'm no longer on a 250cc bike so all comers are welcome - if you're gonna hoon however please do it away from noobies and learners and the rest of us. Basically if you want to hoon I would suggest that you wouldn't enjoy the company or the ride.

See you Sunday

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-5-20&e=1282&c=1

McJim

18th May 2007, 15:32

Not as much support as I'd thought there'd be.

I'll wait until all the 250 riders are back from Uni/School then.....

Winter

18th May 2007, 17:20

Yeah i think I can make that..

I really just wanna see the supersport up close!

Cr1MiNaL

18th May 2007, 19:28

yea i dont mind doin the run so long as its easy pased im not lookin to bin my ride as yet...peace

McJim

18th May 2007, 23:21

yea i dont mind doin the run so long as its easy pased im not lookin to bin my ride as yet...peace

Yup - we'll be taking it easy - I've only had my 600 for 3 weeks. Don't want to bin it yet coz the Italians charge a few bob for shipping fairings.

Patch

18th May 2007, 23:44

Not as much support as I'd thought there'd be

We all just waiting in the shadows to burgler ya on our littl' bored out 150's :gob:

McJim

19th May 2007, 00:06

We all just waiting in the shadows to burgler ya on our littl' bored out 150's :gob:

Never underestimate a 150 - this is the lesson I learned fanging the tits of my wife's RG150 - it's only about 10kph slower than the Ducati at full noise.:yes: :scooter:

Winter

19th May 2007, 00:11

I'll be on a twofiddy.. how easy paced will this be?

skidMark

19th May 2007, 00:14

if mcjim is running it....

SLOW lol

Chisanga

19th May 2007, 00:30

I'll be on a twofiddy.. how easy paced will this be?

It won't be that fast... anyhow you can ride with me :)

Winter

19th May 2007, 00:38

Sweet. I want somebody in the know to take a look at my brakes too.

I am damn certain they need something done, but I'm too poor at the moment to do anything about it.

Cr1MiNaL

19th May 2007, 01:18

Ive just had my R6 4 days had a cbr 600 rr prior to this and i had her sussed unfortunately i sold her for a newer model/make so im just tryin to c what this baby can do... Im looking to do an easy paced run breaking the noise barrier only on occasion... just to get a nice feel for my bike... will there b many twisties im sweet on the straights... cheers.

McJim

19th May 2007, 07:59

It'll be sweepers more than twisties this run.

Speed is all relative - I don't expect us to ride in a big formation but we will wait at junctions to make sure we all get to the destination for some grub and to talk bike shite.

A good pace for 250s and people with bigger bikes they're not quite used to yet.

TrikeGal

19th May 2007, 08:12

McJim

19th May 2007, 08:24

They call them 'intersections' here McJim Sir...............

Well ain't that a waste of syllables. :rofl:

Maverick

19th May 2007, 08:49

Sorry for the late input, but yes I will be there as mentioned yesterday :cool:

Cr1MiNaL

19th May 2007, 15:09

so there are 9 bikes registered for this run... should be fun I dont feel comfortable in any bigger a group unless its like 50 bikes and spread out over a mile n im in the middle somewhere :) c u all tomorw ... Raj.

Gremlin

19th May 2007, 15:15

I think I might cruise along for this... and if there are any young ladies without bikes that might want to join in, give me a heads up, I can put some pillion pegs on... :yes:

edit: You do need your own full gear, but I can pick up.

Winter

19th May 2007, 16:17

A mate of mine on a hyobag 250 has expressed his desire to tag along also, so we may see him there.. that makes 11?

Chisanga

19th May 2007, 16:19

A mate of mine on a hyobag 250 has expressed his desire to tag along also, so we may see him there.. that makes 11?

WE could always have two groups. Slow and ...err... slower :)

Winter

19th May 2007, 16:21

I've never ridden with more than 6 in a group, but would like to try.

What is the large group phobia all about?

Gremlin

19th May 2007, 16:25

What is the large group phobia all about?
If you're keeping as a group, it is much harder to keep track, if leading, that all your little followers are in line, generally, a group of 6 is about right, with tail and leader included, if you have to keep a close eye on the tail.

Some people also simply don't like big groups, and possibly feel under more pressure. Its also more confusing, as there can be bikes all around you, etc.

Really, its about doing whatever you feel comfortable with, and enjoying the ride :ride:

Winter

19th May 2007, 16:29

Ah yes, I can see the problems it would cause for leader / tail end charlie.

Guess we can assess the situation tomorrow. right now, I'm going for a ride!

Maha

19th May 2007, 17:56

Well ain't that a waste of syllables. :rofl:

Hey Jamie, we will be in Papakura about 10am tomorrow so will txt you when we get there and see what your plans are ie: which way you are going? cos if you dont use the motorway apparently you should go past the Bass's house which is where we will be drinking coffee and attending to something static....

Cr1MiNaL

19th May 2007, 19:41

If you're keeping as a group, it is much harder to keep track, if leading, that all your little followers are in line, generally, a group of 6 is about right, with tail and leader included, if you have to keep a close eye on the tail.

Some people also simply don't like big groups, and possibly feel under more pressure. Its also more confusing, as there can be bikes all around you, etc.

Really, its about doing whatever you feel comfortable with, and enjoying the ride :ride:

Yea I agree, Im not phased with having bikes around me as long as they don act like muppets and put me or the team in danger its all good. Its just that with bigger groups we hav to keep makin pit stops to check where the guy on the 50 cc scooter went off to n perhaps retrace our tracks if we dont c him.. has happened before .... and it sorta takes the adrinalin outa the ride 4 me atleast.

c u all tomoro at 10.30 then...
Ps: whr at exit do i take closest to oumeetin point coming down the motorway from albany ? thanks. also anyone else goin down to botany from albany?? text me my no is 021 605 875 anytime we cud ride together. :) Raj.

McJim

19th May 2007, 19:49

Hey Jamie, we will be in Papakura about 10am tomorrow so will txt you when we get there and see what your plans are ie: which way you are going? cos if you dont use the motorway apparently you should go past the Bass's house which is where we will be drinking coffee and attending to something static....

Definately won't be taking the motorway - that squares off perfectly good tyres!

We will be taking a short tour of the Hunuas (where you don't have to break the speed limit to have fun!) and coming into Papakura from behind:gob:

Gremlin

19th May 2007, 19:49

Ps: whr at exit do i take closest to oumeetin point coming down the motorway from albany ? thanks.
probably the SE highway, is the easiest to follow. Take that, hold left, and follow it all the way through, over a bridge over water, to a big intersection. Turn right, and keep on going until you hit a big yellow pak n save off to the right. Go through a couple of sets of traffic lights, then turn left, before a housing area, and you'll have bp to the left...

Google chapel road, if you want, bp is on that road, same area as botany town centre.

Luckylegs

19th May 2007, 20:09

Cr1MiNaL

19th May 2007, 21:54

Cool... Sounds awesome. Been meaning to get organised and come on a group ride since... Well... Since when I still had a 250 last year. Thats OK, I also meant to make the obligatory KB Welcome post but never got that far either. Oh Well, I guess nows as good as a time as any to rectify both situations. So...

1. Hello, Im new.... blah blah blah
and...
2. The ride sounds great, see you all tomorrow.

Hey luckylegs I used to have a 96 600 rr nice bikes those... had her sussed perfectly.... got to be a new rider all over again now... I neva thought that changing bikes would mean u hav to learn to ride well all over again though :shutup:

howdamnhard

19th May 2007, 22:00

Damn I'd love to go,damn work.I only finish at 14:00.:crybaby:

Luckylegs

19th May 2007, 23:44

Hey luckylegs I used to have a 96 600 rr nice bikes those... had her sussed perfectly.... got to be a new rider all over again now... I neva thought that changing bikes would mean u hav to learn to ride well all over again though :shutup:

Haha, not sure I could claim to have ridden well enough to have to "learn to ride well again", but yeh I know what you mean, I had some real fun moving from a GPX to my old VFR400 (Ah, the VFR... boy I miss her). To be honest the move to the 600 has been far easier to "deal" with.

McJim

20th May 2007, 08:15

Weather forecast isn't for sunshine and clear skys - but we've got Meverick's Weather Genie (TM)!:sunny:

Should be a nice day.

Cr1MiNaL

20th May 2007, 08:51

Weather forecast isn't for sunshine and clear skys - but we've got Meverick's Weather Genie (TM)!:sunny:

Should be a nice day.

just conirming we are still meeting today right? thanks

McJim

20th May 2007, 09:24

Yup - absolutely. 10:30 at Botany BP

Cr1MiNaL

20th May 2007, 09:26

Yup - absolutely. 10:30 at Botany BP

good c u there any changes while I am on the way pls call 021 605 875 thanks Jim.

McJim

20th May 2007, 16:27

What a lovely day it turned out to be.

Maverick's weather genie worked wonders yet again - shame about Maverick's sidestand Genie being on holiday - oh well.

I lost about 10 riders (I was never lost - I knew exactly where I was the whole time!)

Good to meet some new faces - look forward to seeing you fellas on some other KB rides in the future.

Will probably miss out the "250" next time I organise a ride since there were only 3 250's and a 150 out of 13 bikes!

Cheers all,

McJim

Cr1MiNaL

20th May 2007, 16:55

Yea was a nice fun ride especially on the way down... back up was err... ok I learned a little more abt my bike today and myself too, without any bins yay ! :P Just got bak home n was checkin mails :) Nice riding all arnd.... sorry abt the stand mate... tht was real gay I was careful as when it was my turn to open the gate !

Cheers

Raj.

Grahameeboy

20th May 2007, 19:13

Yeah great day......surprised that a Scotsman got lost on the way to a Pub?

SV's rule okay Gremlin and the other fasties........you are like a bunch of women at a coffee group....."well you know my brake lever is further out than yours"...."oh really darling"....."oh that must be awful for the nails".............

Glad you okay Jamie......see you in 2 weeks.......

McJim

20th May 2007, 19:17

Did I miss the 4 cyl boys comparing rides?

It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that twin!

Luckylegs

20th May 2007, 20:14

Yip, What they said... Great day and as one of the "new faces" can safely say I plan to get along to future rides when I can.

Chisanga

20th May 2007, 20:37

As one of the few 250's and TEC I had a great time... today's ride saw a large jump in my cornering confidence which has been virtually non-existent since coming off a few months back.

Was a bit worried when a lovely 2007 R6 ground to a halt just after the lighthouse, had visions of pushing him back 35km to Waiuku, but luckily everything was sorted very quickly. Nice ride Raj :)

P.S. Grahameeboy has added more droolworthy bits on that sexy red SV of his too :drool:

Winter

20th May 2007, 21:53

Mom

20th May 2007, 22:08

Yeah great day......surprised that a Scotsman got lost on the way to a Pub?

Surprised that you did not stay long enough for me to say g'day too at the Kentish today :love:

Sorry we missed you! by about 10 mins I am told.

yeah, yeah I know you did not know we were going to be there, I am just being perverse......

Chisanga

20th May 2007, 22:26

And thanks to those fast fuckers at the front for letting me think I could keep up with them - if only for a minute.

:rockon:

I think the only way I have of keeping up with Gremlin is if I buy a helicopter :)

Winter

20th May 2007, 22:30

I think the only way I have of keeping up with Gremlin is if I buy a helicopter :)

Or ride as his pillion ;)

Bling for DFL. Good to ride with you again.

Grahameeboy

20th May 2007, 22:36

Or ride as his pillion ;)

Bling for DFL. Good to ride with you again.

I dunno bout that.............he changes bikes like a babbies nappie has changes........

Grahameeboy

20th May 2007, 22:37

I think the only way I have of keeping up with Gremlin is if I buy a helicopter :)

Or give him a Gixxer thou to ride as it just was not good enough.......to get away from the SV

Grahameeboy

20th May 2007, 22:41

Did I miss the 4 cyl boys comparing rides?

It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that twin!

Tis true........just youngsters.......I think they were hiding the embarrasment of a 44 year old keeping up with them on my SV........they even complained about my soft front end.....cheeky boyzzz

Cr1MiNaL

20th May 2007, 22:43

What everyone else said! :stupid:

Beautiful day in the end, not to hot, not too cold.

Big Bling for McJim for "not getting lost", but more so for taking the time to talk with me in the morn and give my bike the once over.

The bit of extra confidence gained from that was evident in my very much improved cornering - much more relaxed and in tune with my wheels.

It was a beautiful sight coming around some of those corners to see 12 bikes lined up along the side of the road.

The SV1000's, Gixxers, that 5 day old R6, :love:

My sympathy's to ??? with the ZZR400? that took one for the team, to get the gate opened.

Thanks to Raj for that fucking awesome display of recovering from a slide into the ditch! Twas the highlight of the trip - only because you came out on top!

And thanks to those fast fuckers at the front for letting me think I could keep up with them - if only for a minute.

:rockon:

Hehe Nice riding man, I was like so scared when i went into that ditch coz i was doin atleast 65 odd ks... Ill explain now: I was lik lookin into my rear view mirror to see whether all the bikes were still there then the 250 in front of me banked sharply to the right and I was still plodding along going straight.... then I looked up and I was like WTF and banked hard to the right but unfortunately it wasnt hard enough to cut the corner went into some loose mud .. remembered not to touch the twin discs.... and keep my feet on the pedals which was the hardest bit then put her down to 2nd and slowly raised her out ... all this while still sliding sidewards :dodge:... god saved me ! lol was abt to drop a 5 day old R6 ! nooo I wuda cried really.... Even if that was a cliff i dont recon I wuda bailed out ....

On another note:

Gremlin is l33t man the buggers mad.... I was followin him at abt 1** n was like sweet im pretty good with this new bike keepin up with this hard out dude on his *** n all right....then suddenly he sits straight and *wham* banks right hard as, out of sight as it was such a tight corner... Im like omg NO! I checked my speedo and it showed 1@@ I was like this is it.... noway I can take that turn at 1** kmph ! worst mistake i used the brakes !!! my back wheel locked and my bike stood up instead of turning Im like :@£"!"*$8 then i let off the brakes n just abt managed to save the day by pulling off some gravel right at the edge of the road.... balls in my mouth for half the day after that n I took it real slow !

Ride Safe everybody and nice to finally meet some of u ! A friendly bunch :second:

Raj.

Chisanga

20th May 2007, 22:48

Man you guys have much larger balls than I do going into corners.

I figure if I ride like a nana i'll live as long as one (I still have huge fun and probably entered that corner at less than half what you guys did)

:)

Grahameeboy

20th May 2007, 22:49

Hehe Nice riding man, I was like so scared when i went into that ditch coz i was doin atleast 65 odd ks... Ill explain now: I was lik lookin into my rear view mirror to see whether all the bikes were still there then the 250 in front of me banked sharply to the right and I was still plodding along going straight.... then I looked up and I was like WTF and banked hard to the right but unfortunately it wasnt hard enough to cut the corner went into some loose mud .. remembered not to touch the twin discs.... and keep my feet on the pedals which was the hardest bit then put her down to 2nd and slowly raised her out ... all this while still sliding sidewards ... god saved me ! lol was abt to drop a 5 day old R6 ! nooo I wuda cried really.... Even if that was a cliff i dont recon I wuda bailed out ....

On another note:

Gremlin is l33t man the buggers mad.... I was followin him at abt 1** n was like sweet im pretty good with this new bike keepin up with this hard out dude on his *** n all right....then suddenly he sits straight and *wham* banks right hard as, out of sight as it was such a tight corner... Im like omg NO! I checked my speedo and it showed 1@@ I was like this is it.... noway I can take that turn at 1** kmph ! worst mistake i used the brakes !!! my back wheel locked and my bike stood up instead of turning Im like :@£"!"*$8 then i let off the brakes n just abt managed to save the day by pulling off some gravel right at the edge of the road.... balls in my mouth for half the day after that n I took it real slow !

Ride Safe everybody and nice to finally meet some of u ! A friendly bunch

Raj.

Yep I saw your rear suiggle mate.....main thing is you didn't bin it so A+ to you.....a lot of guys would have binned it....have seem it on many rides, including experienced (should no better) guys.

Just get used to bike.....the new R6 is basically a track machine so needs respect on the road and I guess the extra superb handling needs getting used to eh..if you know what I mean

Grahameeboy

20th May 2007, 22:55

Chisanga

20th May 2007, 22:58

I am worried, guys who compare bikes and those who compare ball sizes......

You are just jealous cause you have a "soft front end" :rofl:

Grahameeboy

20th May 2007, 23:00

You are just jealous cause you have a "soft front end" :rofl:

Well, it's the only way I can get me jeans on!!

Karma

20th May 2007, 23:58

I think the only way I have of keeping up with Gremlin is if I buy a helicopter :)

Or carry a warm pie... the scent confuses him.

Or ride as his pillion ;)

Depends if you value your life.

On another note:

Gremlin is l33t man the buggers mad....

Jesus wept... I don't go on one ride and all of a sudden gremlin is l33t? I'm pretty sure nostradamus predicted this as a sign of the impending apocolypse.

I was followin him at abt 1** n was like sweet im pretty good with this new bike keepin up with this hard out dude on his *** n all right....then suddenly he sits straight and *wham* banks right hard as, out of sight as it was such a tight corner... Im like omg NO! I checked my speedo and it showed 1@@ I was like this is it.... noway I can take that turn at 1** kmph ! worst mistake i used the brakes !!! my back wheel locked and my bike stood up instead of turning Im like :@£"!"*$8 then i let off the brakes n just abt managed to save the day by pulling off some gravel right at the edge of the road....

Yeh, you seriously shouldn't be following anyone if you havn't got the skills to back it up... gremlin is reasonable (at best ;) ) but you won't get away so lucky next time.

Cr1MiNaL

21st May 2007, 00:05

Chisanga

21st May 2007, 00:07

Yeh, you seriously shouldn't be following anyone if you havn't got the skills to back it up... gremlin is reasonable (at best ;) ) but you won't get away so lucky next time.

That's why I was about 5-6km behind him :)

Karma

21st May 2007, 00:09

Im half greek half indian lol ! :P

Well at least you must eat well :D

There is a line between road riding and race riding, it all depends on where you draw that line eh...

That's why I was about 5-6km behind him

Oh... that was voluntary was it ;)

Chisanga

21st May 2007, 00:47

Oh... that was voluntary was it ;)

Voluntary on Gremlin's part... i'm sure he stopped and waited a few times :)

Gremlin

21st May 2007, 01:16

you know... this has to be one of the best laughs I have had on KB EVER. :killingme Seriously... I am not fast. Was a nice quickish cruise, and playing musical bikes, you think I was going fast, when I was on someone else's bike (or you mixed riders and bikes).

As I pointed out on the ride Raj, and Karma has pointed out, never travel at someone else's pace. If that guy goes too fast, and crashes (like people do), and you are following him, because you think what he is doing is ok.... it gets messy, and a number of riders have been caught out like that.

Before back fire etc get here (they will have a field day)... I am not fast... really... Graham... yeah mate, didn't want to leave you behind, what with you following our little "detour", and you being the only one knowing about the pub :dodge:

The ride was great tho, cheers to McJim and Maverick... never done those roads before, so it was refreshing, pity those sweepers are a tad open :devil2:

Devil

21st May 2007, 07:57

Where was this ride posted? I was looking for something to do , but never saw anything in meetings and events???

McJim

21st May 2007, 09:33

Where was this ride posted? I was looking for something to do , but never saw anything in meetings and events???

Here:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-5-20&e=1282&c=1
There was an Event and a Thread - I tried. Would have been useful to have you join us coz poor Ixion was a bit jittery about the fact that we had 13 riders.

McJim

21st May 2007, 09:36

Karma we havent met my name is Raj. Im half greek half indian lol ! :P next time mate I'm not following gremlin or any other hard out dude that close I think the dude thought he was on a track ;) all I know is that he has his bike sussed... either that or well ... no comment. Hope to catch u on a meet soon yea!?

If you want to meet more people from KB try the Thursday Night Rides.

Look in events. And do a track day with KB - great bunch, good support - and you can ride like you're on the track coz you are!

Grahameeboy

21st May 2007, 09:37

McJim

21st May 2007, 09:38

Tis true........just youngsters.......I think they were hiding the embarrasment of a 44 year old keeping up with them on my SV........they even complained about my soft front end.....cheeky boyzzz

Just so everyone knows - Grahameeboy was very impressed with how stiff my front end was :whistle: reckons he'd quite fancy a front end as stiff as mine. :rofl:

McJim

21st May 2007, 09:39

Which one was Ixion?

The other SV1000 rider.

Grahameeboy

21st May 2007, 09:40

Just so everyone knows - Grahameeboy was very impressed with how stiff my front end was :whistle: reckons he'd quite fancy a front end as stiff as mine. :rofl:

Yeah, I just love the slow rebound...:gob:

Grahameeboy

21st May 2007, 09:42

The other SV1000 rider.

Ixion you miserable bugger.....you give me stick online and ya turn up wearing a gay yellow vest and ignore me.......:innocent:

And clean your bike.....tis a disgrace...........that's all I have to say.

McJim

21st May 2007, 09:44

Ixion you miserable bugger.....you give me stick online and ya turn up wearing a gay yellow vest and ignore me.......:innocent:

And clean your bike.....tis a disgrace...........that's all I have to say.

He wears it (and the white helmet) to mislead car drivers. I'm sure I don't know what the car drivers think but Ix says they get out of his way and never give him shit - 'specially when he's on the Uberfarter (BMW)

Grahameeboy

21st May 2007, 09:46

He wears it (and the white helmet) to mislead car drivers. I'm sure I don't know what the car drivers think but Ix says they get out of his way and never give him shit - 'specially when he's on the Uberfarter (BMW)

Doesn't work online then.........!!

Devil

21st May 2007, 10:39

Here:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-5-20&e=1282&c=1
There was an Event and a Thread - I tried. Would have been useful to have you join us coz poor Ixion was a bit jittery about the fact that we had 13 riders.

Ah that may explain it. I never pay attention to the calendar, just the threads. Ah well! ...and I was on a sensible bike too. Lovely Triumph America. :yes:

zeocen

21st May 2007, 12:14

Where was this ride posted? I was looking for something to do , but never saw anything in meetings and events???

If you had gone then I would have definately made the effort to get up in time, just so I can slap the serj-beard off your face, for old times sake ;p!

N4CR

21st May 2007, 12:21

jesus i rode with ixion for the first time in 2 years hahaha. what happened to that horrible sieg heil bike he had before!? grameboy wtf you stopped eating pies or something since i last seen you? i guess your sv also changed colour.....

gremlin.. fast... hahahahahaha only fast down the straight to the pie shop really!

good to see you cats there, been a while for me to make an appearance on here/out there so yeah look forward to more. never been out that way before, some nice roads too!

Devil

21st May 2007, 12:37

If you had gone then I would have definately made the effort to get up in time, just so I can slap the serj-beard off your face, for old times sake ;p!
You'd be too late, because it's all gone (this week. Maybe beard next week, depends how I feel). Smooth as a scratchy babies bum.

Back Fire

21st May 2007, 12:45

Tis true........just youngsters.......I think they were hiding the embarrasment of a 44 year old keeping up with them on my SV........they even complained about my soft front end.....cheeky boyzzz

we complained about having to go so slow cause you decided to go on our tiki tour

BIGBOSSMAN

21st May 2007, 12:46

Thanks to Raj for that fucking awesome display of recovering from a slide into the ditch! Twas the highlight of the trip - only because you came out on top!

Raj, You didn't break anything, did you???:shit: !!!

Back Fire

21st May 2007, 12:51

Before back fire etc get here (they will have a field day)... I am not fast... really... Graham... yeah mate, didn't want to leave you behind, what with you following our little "detour", and you being the only one knowing about the pub :dodge:

the only time you ever go fast is too the pie shop...

and next ride keep up with us!... bloody cheek to hassle me and N4CR for going the 'better' way

Cr1MiNaL

21st May 2007, 14:59

Raj, You didn't break anything, did you???:shit: !!!

Hehe no! I managed to pull it off .. just .. heart was beatin mighty fast though ! but fun ! I like my bike :P

Raj.

Grahameeboy

21st May 2007, 15:04

we complained about having to go so slow cause you decided to go on our tiki tour

Yeah yeah.............you just complained........anyway, I was pleased with keeping up with you guys..........

Luckylegs

21st May 2007, 16:06

Hehe no! I managed to pull it off .. just .. heart was beatin mighty fast though ! but fun ! I like my bike :P

Raj.

Nice work dude, If you were shitting yourself on the inside, it actually didnt show. I was behind you and it wasnt until the last minute, and the spray of gravel that I realised you wern't actually just pulling over.

Cr1MiNaL

21st May 2007, 18:44

yea luckylegs I def wasnt pullin ova aye just realised tht we were turning last minute .. as i was lookin in my rear mirror... but was a bit too late... luckily the mud didnt give way under me and thank god for the bikes awesome thottle response and balance... ma old bike wuda spun out for sua... god bless the R6.

Raj.

Winter

21st May 2007, 19:10

I think you should let me ride the R6.. I need to experience this awesome throttle response as my bike certainly doesn't have it! :Punk:

Cr1MiNaL

21st May 2007, 19:21

NEGATIVE ! I wuda, but just got her insured with kiwibike n the brokers told me that if anyone rode it n it binned I wouldnt get paid 1 dollar even n the other dude would get charged for careless driving most likely. U want a pillon ride lol!

McJim

21st May 2007, 19:30

So is there no truth in the rumour that Yamaha have "dummed down" the throttle response (I heard you give it a twist and there's a little delay as if to say "Are you sure that's what you want to do?" before the throttle electronically opens).

Or is that the new R1?

Winter

21st May 2007, 19:32

what was the price from kiwibike in the end?

Cr1MiNaL

21st May 2007, 19:37

Harro Jimmy !

No thats not the case with the new R6's u just hav to touch the throttle n it leaps almost throwin a rookie like me off if im not crowched up on the tank... thats y im weary arnd corners too if im in a lower gear.... that I think is for the 07 R1's maybe coz of their huge bhp rating... the second highest in the litre category. even in 6th gear as soon as i nudge the throttle she leaps, u dont even need a twist.... on the ride we just had i hadnt even opened her 1/5 th of the way n was already exceeding 190 ...

Cheers Raj. (ps any more gatherings u organising soon? was nice).

Cr1MiNaL

21st May 2007, 19:40

what was the price from kiwibike in the end?

$82 monthly or $20.5 weekely or $920 yearly all up one payment. That was with my 2 years no claims bonus and the tripple immobilisers that the bike has. my security cams meant nuthin to them.

Raj.

Karma

21st May 2007, 19:48

$920 yearly all up one payment. That was with my 2 years no claims bonus and the tripple immobilisers that the bike has. my security cams meant nuthin to them.

:killingme:lol:

Winter

21st May 2007, 19:53

$82 monthly or $20.5 weekely or $920 yearly all up one payment. That was with my 2 years no claims bonus and the tripple immobilisers that the bike has. my security cams meant nuthin to them.

Raj.

I guess thats not bad considering your a youngen with a stupidly powerful bike.

El Dopa

21st May 2007, 19:55

Arse.

Looks like I missed a good one.

Lousy domestic brownie points accumulation....

When's the next one Jamie?

Hellraiser

21st May 2007, 20:49

Arse.

Looks like I missed a good one.

Lousy domestic brownie points accumulation....

When's the next one Jamie?

Ahhhh yes me too ....... got stuck shopping with the whanau.

i was looking forward to having a play with the new toys fitted to my bike too

McJim

21st May 2007, 21:56

I too must await the accumulation of brownie points El Dopa.

I just chucked this one out there coz people were asking about a 250 ride and Justin was going a bit too far for some and on a Saturday too.

I made this one up as I went along which is probably why it all went tits up towards the end! I shall endeavour to plan a bit better next time.

Chickadee will be off for the Girly Coffee Ride in early June so maybe after that I'll have enough points to organise another one.

It's easy to do though - some of you other fellas should have a go - especially if you actually know some roads.

McJim

21st May 2007, 21:57

Ahhhh yes me too ....... got stuck shopping with the whanau.

i was looking forward to having a play with the new toys fitted to my bike too

New Toys?

Do tell....

Mom

21st May 2007, 22:03

I made this one up as I went along which is probably why it all went tits up towards the end! I shall endeavour to plan a bit better next time.

It did not go totally tits up mate, you all went out riding, got a bit spread out, the main group stayed together and watched out for each other, you got to stand on the side of the road with no cell coverage for a while :innocent: and talk shite to some other folk that just happened to be around the place, everyone found the end point and looked fairly relaxed when we arrived. Sounds like a good ride out to me. Don't listen to the shit stirrers around here.........:innocent:

Karma

21st May 2007, 22:07

It's easy to do though - some of you other fellas should have a go - especially if you actually know some roads.

Been there, done that...

McJim

21st May 2007, 22:20

Well here's me 3000th post (well 3000th that hasn't been sent to PD!)

Who knows some of tonight's work may be consigned to PD before too long.

I promise to organise another run within the next 4 weeks - I'll drop the words "250 theme" but speeds will probably be on the slow side for many sportsbike riders.

Personally I like the balanced mix of 250s and bigger bikes in the hope that some of the bigger bike riders can give encouragement and impart some wise words to noobies.

Also there is the fact that I don't want to lose my licence or scratch my bike.

Will scurry off and look for a calendar and practice the puppy dog pleading eyes to ask for a day pass.

Will now rest on my 3,000th post with a little holiday from KB.

Byeeeee.:Punk: